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~50 TUESDA Y AUGUST 12. 1958 sewer lines shall be constructed simulaneous with the other construction required Qy the City's ordinances. As a matter of record, Councilman Donavant voted against the motion approving the contracts under the conditions set forth, indicating that the petitioner should be allowed to file an affidavit similar to that permitted Mr. R. S. Foley and other developers. It was pointed out that the location of sewer outfall lines has not been determined in the area of the Foley subdivision but has been determined in the area of the proposed Lester development and, therefore, there appeared no need to waive the sewer construction requirements in the Lester case. Property owners and residents of Spruce Street and Indian Trail, whose spokesman was Mr. J. S. Cobb of 721 Indian Trail, personally appeared before Council in support of their following August 8th inquiry and request: We believe that the tendency for shopping centers to move out nearer residential areas is desirable. However, to keep from encroaching on residential areas, we believe the zoning laws should be amended to prohibit commercial parking lots in Class A-1 and A-2 residential areas. Please place this proposal on the agenda for consideration by the Ci ty Council. Especially were these residents concerned with the reported development of an off- street parking lot on the south side of Spruce Street presently zoned "A-1 Resi- dential"; however, Mr. Rives S. Brovm, Jr., President of Lanier Farm, Inc., personally assured both Council and the petitioners that his firm has and anticipates no intention of ever developing any parkihg lots on residentially- zoned properties. Council referred the communication to the Planning Commission for its consideration and recommendation, noting that the Commission is presently studying the need for revising and strengthening the City's Zoning Code.